SENIOR MASTERS
THE GREATER DENVER USBC 23rd ANNUAL
SENIOR MASTERS TOURNAMENT
USBC Certified
April 1-2, 2017
Holiday Lanes
10350 W Colfax
Lakewood, CO
303/238-0407
2017 FORMAT:
(1) 6-game Qualifying squad: Saturday April 1, 2017 - 9:00am
>>Cut to top 3rd of field then..
(2) 3 additional games of Qualifying to determine 8 finalists
(3) 2-game double elimination match play finals: Sunday April 2, 2017 – 9:00am
Entry Fee: $100.00 - Prize fund $72.00, Bowling fee $23.00, Expense fee $5.00
DEFENDING CHAMPION:
An allocated position in the match play finals will be held for the 2016 defending Champion until tournament
entry closing date. Entry fees are the responsibility of the defending champion. If the position has not been
claimed by tournament entry closing, the position will be released. If the defending champion has entered the
tournament, he will be exempt from the qualifying round and will be seeded for the match play competition.
He is permitted to pace during the qualifying round, however, he must pace for the entire qualifying block.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT:
If the entrant who wins this tournament is unable to participate in the National USBC Senior Masters, the
entry fee for the National Tournament will be awarded to the next eligible participant. The Greater Denver
USBC must be notified of this situation at least 21 days prior to the start of the National Tournament
2017 SENIOR MASTERS ENTRY FORM:
Name: ______________________________________________
USBC ID# _________________
Address: ____________________________________________
City _________________________ State ______ Zip ________
Telephone: _______________________
Signature: ___________________________________________
Mail or bring entries to:
GREATER DENVER USBC
99 Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
Phone: (303)934-3100
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General Rules and Regulations
1. ELIGIBILITY: This event is open to all USBC members, 50 years of age or older.
2. ENTRIES: Entries will be limited to the first 72 paid entries. Closing date for entries: April 1, 2017 at
9:00 AM. Paid entries received after the first 72 will be placed on a waiting list.
3. DRESS CODE: Collared shirt – No shorts or hats
4. PRIZES: Prize fund will be returned 100%.
5. EQUIPMENT: Each bowler is responsible for his equipment meeting USBC specifications. Forms to
record ball manufacturer and ball model will be completed each day. Bowling balls must be listed in
the USBC “Approved Bowling Ball” list. (The “Approved Bowling Ball” list can be located on the
specifications and certifications page of bowl.com on the internet.)
6. FORMAT:
1. QUALIFYING ROUND (Saturday, April 1, 2017): 6 games across 12 lanes, then
field is cut to one 3rd and 3 additional games are bowled. Total pins for the combined
9 games will determine the 8 match play finalists. (7 if defending 2016 champion
participates in the tournament.)
2. FINALS (Sunday, April 2, 2017): Match Play Competition: Each match will consist
of 2 games, with total pins determining the winner. Higher seed in each match shall
have choice of starting lane. Left lane will start each match. Once defeated the loser
moves to the loser’s bracket on the match play grid. A loss in the loser’s bracket
eliminates that bowler from the competition. The survivor of the loser’s bracket will
bowl the survivor of the winner’s bracket to determine the GREATER DENVER
USBC SENIOR MASTERS CHAMPION. A win by the bowler from the loser’s
bracket will require a second match to determine the winner.
3. If a bowler is unable to appear for the first round of finals, the next qualifier will be
given the opportunity for replacement. After the first round no substitutes will be
allowed. Non-appearance, regardless of cause, will constitute forfeiture of the match
and the player present will bowl his games without opposition. If the forfeiture
occurs in the winner’s bracket the absent player will automatically go into the proper
position in the loser’s bracket.
7. TIES: 1) To determine who qualifies for the match play finals: 1 complete game following
the qualifying competition. 2 frame roll-off if still tied.
2) Ties in match play will be broken by a two frame roll-off to determine the winner.
If still tied the two frame roll-off format will continue until the tie is broken.
8. A TWO-LANE COURTESY WILL BE EXPECTED.
9. CHECK-IN: All bowlers must be present and ready to bowl at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled
starting times.
USBC RULES AND REGULATIONS WILL APPLY IN INSTANCES NOT SPECIFICALLY
COVERED BY THE ABOVE